Birth\Death dates
Samuel Richardson was born on August 19th, 1689 in Mackworth, Derbyshire.
He died July 4, 1761 in Parson's Green, England.
Childhood\Family life
He was one of nine children. His family were farmers. Richardson married, but lost his first wife along with their five boys. He later on remarried and with his second wife he had four daughters who lived to become adults.
Personality of the author
Richardson was a very honest man.
Famous writings
His three most famous novels are : Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady (1748) and The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753).
Fun Facts
He is known as one of the founders of the modern novel. Sources
Samuel Richardson was born on August 19th, 1689 in Mackworth, Derbyshire.
He died July 4, 1761 in Parson's Green, England.
Childhood\Family life
He was one of nine children. His family were farmers. Richardson married, but lost his first wife along with their five boys. He later on remarried and with his second wife he had four daughters who lived to become adults.
Personality of the author
Richardson was a very honest man.
Famous writings
His three most famous novels are : Pamela: Or, Virtue Rewarded (1740), Clarissa: Or the History of a Young Lady (1748) and The History of Sir Charles Grandison (1753).
Fun Facts
He is known as one of the founders of the modern novel.
Sources